Lipscomb has record number of transfer students this spring
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A record number of transfer students have enrolled at Lipscomb University this spring.
The number of new transfer students increased by 31% from last spring, said Scott Gilmer, director of transfer admissions.
"Students looking to transfer are realizing that Lipscomb is a great place to go," said Gilmer. "At Lipscomb, you are not just a number; you are a person. We prepare students very well for their chosen career or for graduate school through quality education and close relationships with faculty."
Brittany Yuchnitz, a freshman transfer student, didn't like just being a number in her large classes.
"Before, maybe one professor knew my name, but none of them took the time to know me," she said. "The professors seemed like they were just in it for the money. They didn't care if I understood the material, and they don't care if students are prepared to enter their career field.
"At Lipscomb, all of my professors know my name. The teachers here actually care. They aren't just trying to make money because it isn't about the money for them. They want to help students get somewhere in life as they prepare us for life after college. They want to prepare us for living, not just for a career."
Small class sizes are not the only reason students are transferring to Lipscomb.
"Transfer students also like Lipscomb because of the Christian environment integrated with strong academic programs," said Gilmer. "With small classes, a low student-to-faculty ratio and a friendly campus, it is easy for transfer students to make a smooth transition and to succeed."
Yuchnitz said the transition to life at Lipscomb has been easy.
"People are much more friendly here," said Yuchnitz. "I believe Christian values make the difference. At Lipscomb, you can form a spiritual bond with teachers and with classmates."
Numbers of prospective transfer students are also up for Fall 2005. The last report showed that applications are already up 131% from this time last year, Gilmer said.